Conditions at Moneglia in April
April: The Last Honest Window
April is the shoulder-month sweet spot before summer kills the surf. The average swell holds at 0.7m (2.3ft), the average period drops only slightly to 5.6s, and ideal offshore winds are still present 18% of the time. SW swell actually peaks as a percentage of the spectrum at 35%, with the S and SSW directions bringing the total optimal S-SSW-SW source to around 50%. The problem is quality: most of that SW energy is less than 1m (3ft), and the SSE component also rises to nearly 15%, creating more mixed and bumpy conditions. Air temperatures climb to 14.0°C and water temperatures to 14.8°C, meaning the spring sun helps after those winter chills. April is not a month to bank on epic surf, but a well-timed low-pressure system can still fire 2-4ft waves with clean north winds at Moneglia.
Average Spot conditions at Moneglia in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Moneglia during April. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Moneglia for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Moneglia for April. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Moneglia.